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Neil Odgers retires from a long-standing career since 1988
Posted By NHIA,
10/05/2024 11:20 AM Conversation Corner - Conversation with NHIA CEO, Sara Merckel and Neil Odgers from HICO In honouring our industry, we spotlight the individuals whose dedication and unwavering commitment have left an indelible mark. CEO Sara Merckel had the privilege of talking with Neil Odgers, a stalwart of HICO, who now embarks on his well-deserved retirement, culminating a career spanning nearly four decades and leaving a profound legacy in herd improvement. It was a truly...
RGTAG Update
Posted By NHIA,
17/10/2023 13:00 PM An important focus for NHIA is the secretariat services it provides for the Ruminant Genetics Trade Advisory Group (RGTAG). It's role includes: represent the industry in the setting of import and export protocols provide advice to the government in respect to issues around genetics trade be a conduit between industry and the Department of Agriculture keep the industry informed of current trade and protocol issues and events presenting the Australian...
Jersey Australia Media Release - Australian genetics to boom after World Dairy Expo
Posted By NHIA,
17/10/2023 09:00 AM Australian Jersey genetics were highlighted last week at the world’s largest dairy expo with hopes that sales into North America could grow ten-fold. Jersey Australia general manager Glen Barrett said a joint trade site in 2022 had shown the possibilities for Australian Jerseys. “The North American market is a potential 100,000 straw-a-year opportunity for Australian Jerseys but we’re lucky to get 10,000 in there at the moment,” Mr Barrett said. ...
29th Annual AGM Report 2023
Posted By NHIA,
31/08/2023 15:56 PM Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 9th August 2023 The National Herd Improvement Association of Australia (NHIA) Annual General Meeting was held in Shepparton, Victoria and online on Wednesday 9th August under the chairmanship of Mr Anthony Shelly with NHIA 27 members, guests and staff in attendance. The General Meeting approved the financial statements for the fiscal year 2022/23 and reports by the Chairman and CEO, Ms Sara Merkel, outlined the Association’s...
Vale Greg Tiller
Posted By NHIA,
31/08/2023 15:56 PM It is with great sadness we share the passing of industry colleague and friend, Greg Tiller. A familiar and friendly face at NHIA events for many years, most recently at the AGM and member forum in Shepparton earlier this month, Greg gave lifelong service to the dairy cattle breeding industry and was highly respected by all that knew and worked with him. Originally from South Australia, Greg grew up with dairying in his veins. He quickly appreciated that cattle breeding was his passion and...
Reminder Deadline for deletion of COVID-19 vaccination information in Victoria
Posted By NHIA,
24/07/2023 14:00 PM Expiry of COVID-19 vaccination information regulations The Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (COVID-19 Vaccination Information) Regulations, were automatically revoked on 12 July 2023. Employers who recorded or held COVID-19 vaccination information specifically under these regulations have 30 days to destroy that information. Regulations revoked - What employers need to do The OHS COVID-19 Regulations were automatically revoked on 12 July 2023. Employers are required to...
NHIA Award Winner completes Rural Leadership Program
Posted By Adam Sawell,
07/06/2023 07:03 AM Emma Hallyburton, winner of this year’s National Herd Improvement Association of Australia (NHIA) Young Achiever Award, has completed the Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program, supported by Gardiner Foundation. As part of the award Victoria’s Gardiner Foundation sponsored Emma to attend the program. The program, which commenced in 1992, is recognised as one of the longest running rural leadership programs in the nation. It has developed a strong reputation in the agricultural and...
Call for AGM Agenda Items
Posted By Adam Sawell,
07/06/2023 07:02 AM Notice is hereby given of the Twenty-Ninth Annual General Meeting of the National Herd Improvement Association of Australia Inc. which will be held on Wednesday 9th August 2023. NHIA will be providing further notice and details of the meeting in due course but at this time would like members to diarise the date, Wednesday 9th August 2023. Call for 2023 Annual General Meeting Agenda Items Members are...
NHD and HICO Merger Announcement
Posted By Adam Sawell,
07/06/2023 07:01 AM NHIA members National Herd Development and Herd Improvement Co-operative Australia have announced an agreement to pursue a merger in a joint statement from Paul Weller, Chairman NHD and Andrew Verboon, Chairman HICO. In March 2022, NHD and HICO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreeing to work in partnership to transition into a single Co-Operative. The Boards of NHD and HICO are now pleased to announce their intention to pursue a merger of the two Co-operatives, ensuring a...
Looking for an AI Training Cow?
Posted By Adam Sawell,
07/06/2023 07:01 AM If you are planning to hold AI training over the next few months, particularly for new or recent additions to your workforce, contact NHIA to reserve a state of the art simulation cow for your session. When new people enter industry, this is an ideal way to go through the complete AI process in the office rather than on farm – they can load practice straws and have a simulation cow experience to see how they perform without having to go out on farm. Download and complete...